1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Tatra T603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 638 kg more than 1961 Tatra T603.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Tatra |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
